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The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-02-25

There is a very strong disposition
shown in New York to improve the
condition OF the canals OF that state,
which for sorne years past has been
permitted to deteriorate. A very
earnest movement i'll the interest OF
these water ways was inaugurated
two or three years ago, in which the
late Horatio Seymour took an active
part, and it seems to have taken firm
root. A bill is now before the legis-
~lature, and will probably pass, APP
propriating $3.50, 900 for canal I'M
provements.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-02-25
Isaac Staples Buys the St. Crolx Water Power.

A special from St. Croix Falls, Wis,
says: Mai. J.. S. Baker has returned home
from Saltwater where he closed the details
OF a final sale OF the Cushing interests at
this point to Hon. Isaac Staples.
There nave been for weeks past
various conflicting reports in Circula-
tion, and much dickering OF capital
lists and corporations with Maj. Baker for
this immense and valuable water privilege
and block OF real estate. Mr.. Staples stated
to your correspondent that he had purchas.
ed this water-pOwer for immediate improve
mert. He alone owns go, 600, 600 to BOG
900, 600 feet OF pine tributary to this
point and it is his purpose to proceed to
the erection OF a dam, canal and mills and
the manufacture OF lumber in
the near future. improvements will be Of
the most substantial character. The
dam will be located on sight OF
the old Cushing improvement.
The canal and mills erected on this, the
Wisconsin, side OF the st. Croix. TIL "a II
al will be so constructed as to furnish I'M
limited power for other manufacturing
purposes. The 2, 400 acres Of land, 1850
village lots involved in this purchase, will
soon be on the market for actual settle
ment or Improvement. The price paid
was $780,
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-02-25

The general headquarters OF the
Knights Of Labor order will hereafter
be permanently located in PhiIadel
phia, property worth $65, 900 having
been purchased for that object.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-02-25


The house insisted ipon its amendments
to the senate trade dollar bill, and agreed to
the conferences re quested by the senate.
Mr.. Belmont, from the committee ON for
eign affairs, reported back the senate re-
taliation bull with a substitute therefor,
which was ordered printed and recommitted
Nix. Befmsrst ave notice that he would ask
the house to act upon the measure on
Wednesday next, Immediately after the
reading of the journal Mr.. Rice gave notice
that ne would nile q minority report. The
only change IN the substitute reported from
that drawn up by the subcommittee Of the
committee On foreign affairs, and heretofore
published, aside from amendments TO
phraseology, is the insertion after
the prohibition against the entry OF any
locomotive, car or other vehicle, OF the
words awith any goods that may be con-
tanned therein The third and last section
of the subcommittee bill providing for the
appointment Of Q commissions TO take tes-
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

Geo. L. Bracket is in Lewiston again this week
attending a session Of the Trustees Of the stat,
Agricultural Society, closing up the business OF
the State Fair, which was grand success boti
financially and as an exhibition of Names cal,aci
ties. At the annual meeting OF the Society las
week Mr.. Bracket was unanimously elected fol
the third time ore of the five trustees who
have full control of the affairs of the society
During the Fair he hadcntirc charge of the depart
ment of Halls, which included the huge three
story hail building on the Park and the two hall:
i'll the city building in Lewiston. His working
force consisted of four assistant SUPERINTENDENT.
of divisions fourclerks, engineers, Waterman anc
quite company of carpenters, laholcrs, &r.
making it necessary to have an Office both At tn,
city Hall and Ill Park Hall. Chas. NJ. Craig was
assistant clerk, and }. W. knowlton, Waterman al
Park Han, both IF this city. Mir. Bracket re
ports the Fair the most successful for many wears
Tie largest attendance any day of the four was
about 100000 The total receipts were nearly So,
600. The property Of the society is inventorcd
at $4,000; deb: $4,000, which the receipts abov.
expenses this year will reduce about 5000
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
Transfers In Real Estate.

Inc following are the transfers in real csi.tr in,
Waldo county, for the week ending Sept. 1911,
George Brassbri'igc, Ncwbnrg. to Charles Crox-
lord, same town. Holly Bean, Frankfort to In.
faoitants of same town. Isaac Coomls Camden,
to Darius sherman, same town. Isaiah j. Cole
Brooks, to c. Il. Lane, same town. Emclne V
l'anforth, Providence, to Charles +. knowIton
Freedom. Frank ii. Durham 4 al, Belfast to II
.. Dodge, same town. Abel French Lincolnvile
to Darius sherman, Camden. John H. Foyg Dix.
mont, to Ohm Fogg, same town. Eliza j. Howard.
Wlnterport, TO Eugene l.. Pearson, Montyille. c.
G Hurd, WlnterpoIt, to Martha C. IIurl same
town. George Holmes, Frankfort, to Mary +.
Mayo same town. William o. Jones, Brooks, to
Isaiah Cole, same town. Harriet II. Mct;ilyery,
Searsport to Charles A. Cocord same town.
John Z. Nealey, Winterport, to Chester Nealey,
same town. J. c. Nickels, Searsport, to Dixiield
spool and Box Mani Co., DiN!ield Horatio
Twitchell, Jackson, to Isaiah J. Cole same town.
Daniel and Marela Ward, Winterport, 10 Clara
Low, same town. Frederick f. Wyman, Sears
mont, to Oscar a. Goodwin, same town. Thos IL /.
Weliman, Belmont, to Martha c. Dckev, same
town. Cora l.. Yeaton, Islesboro to Thomas II.
Parker same town.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
Georges River TrOtting Park,

The Register of Deeds has received Il certiiicat,
of organization for corporation owning a new
trotting park and fair grounds in South Montville
to be known as the Georges River Trottins Parl
Association. The purposes of the corporation ar,
'to own, carry on, and from time to time, prepare
suitably grade and keep in suitable condition a lo
of land for a fair ground and trottng park, fol
training horses, and all other proposes for which
such parks are usually used" The amount o.
capital stock is $1,000 amount paid in is $3.50 Til,
par value of shares is So each The following ar,
the directors: Austin Wentworth, Briggs Tur
her, stephen l.. Bagley, Charles T. Randall, ii. n
Dennis Dan Mcfarland, S. I. Young, Geo. Jack
son. VIM. H. Moody, and S. &. Norton. Free
knowlton is president; Benz II. Bach elder, treas
uFer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
News of the Oranges.

Morning Light Grange meets every Saturday
evening and although our numbers are not large
we have interesting and enjoyable meetings
Many of our members have moved away and very
many beloved, active and useful members have
been called to join the Grange above which has
thinncd our ranks somewhat; yet many working
members still remain and we hope to see the va
cant seats of our absent members filled by others
The annual festival Of the Patrons of Husbandry
at Verona Park Saturday the 81 inst. was attended
by some five or six hundred, representing eleven
oranges. picnic dinner, brief and informal re
marks, dcclamations, a speech by A. X. Walker
| of lIamplcn, and lecture by Mr.. i. A. Burr, OF
Bangor. Master of Queen City Grange, comprised
the exercises. At a business meeting the follow
| ing officers for the coming year were chosen
President, +. II. Gregory, Bangor; Secretary, A
ii. Whtmore, Verona; Vice Presidents, A. L.
| Smith, Bucksport; Il. A. Burr, Bangor; Committee
| OF Arrangements, $. H. Higgins, OrrinSton, Ed
ward Partridge, Stockton, W. III. Gem, Prospect,
a. s. Lowell, Bucksport, n. b. Coolidge Lamoine
A. X. Walker, IIampdcn Treasurer, J. W. Ell
bridge. Orland. Mr.. Partridge suggested that the
next meeting be held at Fort Point, and mentioned
his reason and the inducements held out.
In MEMoRiAM. Morning Light Grange has
adopted resolutions on the death of Bros Plum
mer and Jeaerds as follows:
Whereas God in his providence has seen fit to
visit our grange and remove from number one
Of its beloved members, Bro. Bidicid Plummer
to that higher and pucr grange above where all is
bright and fair.
Therefore, Resolved, That we, the members Of
morning Light Grange, deeply mourn the loss of a
dear Bro OF the ORDER but while we miss his pres
ence from our hall and his Kind words Of cheer
we would bow III submission to the will of God,
knowing that he doeth all things well.
Resolved, That we extend to Sister Piummcr
and family our heartfelt sympathy in this their
deep ailllction. The members will long rene nlbe,
hlm as an example of fidelity and integrity, and
an element of strength in the Grange.
Resolveu, That copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded to the Republican Journal for publica-
ton and copy of the journal sent to the family
of deceased also that they be entered on the rec
ORR Of our Grange
Whereas, Death has thnncd our ranls, and
Morning Light Grange has been called to part
With one of the beloved members of fraternity
Bro. john Jeferds, who finished his work with us
last MAY and joined Il greater and more perfect
grange above.
Der the twice afflicted family and tender to them
Our fullest sympathy.
Resolved, Ihat copy of these resolutions lie
forwarded to the Republican Journa, for pubca-
ton, and !: copy sent to the family of decca sctl,
also that they be entered upon the record of our
grange
s. $ . S S$%S; Committee.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

IN BRIEF. The friends of Albert Ross. for
merly a well known Biddeford resident, have
been informed that he is missing and it is be-
licved that be has been murdered. Mr.. Ross.
after leaving Biddeford. went to Connecticut.
and a little later to California, where he lived
up to the date of his disappearance.....McNe
BY has been reported again, this time in the
White Mountains. Mr.. L. II. Ritzaw a tray
cling salesman, was twice arrested in Chicago
one day last week by detectives. who mistook
him for the Sato robber.. The yestbuIe train
made its last trip Of the On from Bar Iial-
Dor to Boston Saturday forenoon. This spleil-
did train will not be seen again until next year
when II VIII probably he rtu again. The ears
compOsingath the train will be taken to New York
next Thursday to run between that city and
W -0ingtOn this winter About the first of
August an army recruiting office was opened in
Portland and since that time 30 men have offer
ed themselves, of which II have been accepted
and forwarded, three at time, to New York.
Gold weather is expected to bring recruits
much faster than the summer has done. len.
HaWley was one of the passengers on the Et-
ruria. which arrived at New York on Sunday
lie is quoted as expressing the opinion that the
Republican Presidential nomination is between
Mr.. Blaine and Senator Sherman......Fiye saw
mills at Minneapolis were burned Saturday
evening. Loss half a millon......A block of
buildings in Montreal was half DESTROYED Sat
nrday forenoon. involving a loss of $500. 000...
The kennebec county grand jury arose Thurs
day and reported 101 indictments. 81 of which
are for liquor, the largest number ever found
in that county.......The fall term of Bowdoin
College commenced Tuesday. The Freshman
class numbers about fifty-five, the largest for
years. Several upper class men are also enter
ed......The survey Of the railroad extension
from Canton to Rumford Falls began Tuesday
morning. Hon. Parker Spofford, of Bucksport,
is chief engineer. 1.-The Maine troops started
Wednesday for Philadelphia to attend the Cen
tennial.......S. b. LorinS and A. ID. Orne, OF
Rockand. recently appointed special liquor
constablcs for that county, will withdraw their
names stating as reason that SO strong an OPP
position to their appointment has been develop
ell that they think it the best interest for all
concerned to decline.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

STOCKTON. The meetings held at the church
last Sunday were very well attended, a large con
grcgation assembling both at the afternoon and
evening sessions. The speaker Mr.. Fuller, is well
deserving of all the praise that may be awarded
him. He is at once Scholar 4 most able and in
terestng lecturer, and earnest worker in behalf
Of SpiritCalism, and we feel that what little we
could say in his praise would fail indeed to do him
justice, for he must be heard to be appreciated.
Next Sunday a meeting will he held at the church
at the same time, viz,2 O'Clock p. m as on last Sun
day. The celebrated test medium Dr. Merrill will
speak, and as is his usual custom manifest his
strange power by giving many spiritual tests. All
arc cordially invited to attend.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

|. Grand Templar Dow and Grand Counsellor
Hamilton of the Good Templars, have stared OF
their route in Washington county. They will re
ceivc their Mail from Machias. They are hauled
by Mr. BOWS nice span of colts which are among
the best in the State.
PenObscot Lodge of Good Templars met will
orono Lodge Sept. g. There was - large attend
ance in the evening at town hall. There was yoca
music and addresses by NJ. J. Dow, Grand Worth,
Chief Templar, Mrs. Cain, superintendent of the
Juvenile Templars, State Deputy Hamilton and
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

Messrs. Raymond & WhtcOmD are widening the
advantages they have for several years been able
to offer the tourist public This year they have in
cluded the magnificent scenic route of the North
crn Pacific Railroad in their outward transconti-
mental trips A party will leave Boston October
IL (the last of the present season., for a tour
tnr0agn !ne racnc Nortnwest anu Calitorna The
miles, from Victoria, the capital of British Column
bia to Pasadena in Southern California, and there
est. The return will be by one of the most inter
esting and picturesque southern routes. The whole
tour can be made in 81 days, the sOjOurn in Cal
ifornia can be extended up to next July il desired
In addition to this splendid tour the firm have
magnificent list of September trips through New
England, Canada, and Middle States, etc A dcs-
criptiyc circular either of the tour across the CON
tinent or the Autumn trips, can he obtained of W.
Raymond, 29I Washington street, opposite School
street, Boston.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
A Fatal Accident.

correspondent writes: Mr.. Mark Davis, of
MattaWamkcag brakeman on the Maine Contra
railroad, was instantly killed at Vanceboro Thurs
day, the sth, by being run by the tender of a
switch engine. The engine backing Up and
Davis attempted to step upon the brake bar of the
tender when inc slipped and fell on the track, and
the wheels of the tender passed over him severinx
his body in two. He was 2s years of age and leaves
a wife and two children. He had life insurance
of 81 800.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
TO Witnesses In Ram Cases.

Several witnesses from Burnham and Clinton
were taken before the grand jury in Kennebec
county last week to give evidence in liquor cases
They told crooked stories and one of them, Frank
Baglcy, is reported to have been indicted for per-
jury. COnstables Mitchell and Partridge will have
some evidence for the Waldo county grand jury,
and 1t will I've well for witnesses to remember that
ir is better to tell the truth than be themselves In
dicted as purjurers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

The Socialists propose to masquerade under
the title of The Progressive Labor Party, and
thus to steal the thunder of Powderly and the
Il. OF l.. The disguise is too thin, however. to
hide the red tlag-and equally red noses-of
the heer->aloon conspirators, and the honest
laborer will chcerfully lend a hand to suppress
these plotters against the life and liberty of
American citizens.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
A high death rate is reported throughout tn,

\ high death rate is reported throughout thu
country, and in every large city except Balti
more. Thousands of deaths are attributed te
the hot weather, of which Maine people, how.
ever, have had little experience. Still, judging
from local deaths, the rate has been high here
also. The Boston Herald says:
From present appearances it looks as though
the year would he black one in all parts OF
the country. The figures for the first six
months are far in excess of those of the cor.
responding months last year, and it will he
observed that in the period is not included the
hottest and most fatal month of the II.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

1t is perhaps natural enough that county
attorney elected by the rum vote should attack
those who are endeayoring to enforce the pro
hibitory law; but it is hardly consistent with
his oath of office, which does not seem, how
ever. to weigh very heavily with certain Dem
ocratic officials.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

We have received Vol. l No. of the Camden
Record, to be published monthly at Camden, Me-,
by Rcu. Sanford.
Paper and Press is the name of a handsome
monthly devoted to the art preservatiye and pub
lished by William NJ. Patten in Philadelphia
The Auburn Speaker died before it uttered n
word In other words, Harry Andrews has aban-
doned the idea of establishing a weekly paper in
Auburn.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

Potatoes are rotting badly in kennebec,
>agadahoc and Androscoggin counties, and
prices must rule high" reports a well-informed
correspondent of the journal. An Augusta
despatch of the 9th says: One field of five
acres in a neighboring town, which was eN-
pected to yield 1000 bushels, was sold to-day
for 3.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

The first contest between the Volunteer and
Maytlowcr to decide which yacht shall defend
the Americas cup was to have been sailed
Tuesday. but resulted in drifting match and
the race was declared off. The Scotch Thistle
was out and astonished the natives by her
work in light wind.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
Maud Us Victory at Lewiston,

Thomas McAloon, of this city, drove the fine
gray mare Maud L. which won the free for. al
race at Lewiston Friday against Star Gazer and
the other flyers. Maud l.. is six years old, sired
by Gray Dan She is owned bv r. r. Leopar,I of
Monroe, and is every inch a trotter. She was one
of the matched pair of grays which were driven
nival last winter, winning the matched pair race.
Her owner has got a prize in her. Bangor Com
nlcrcial.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

An Associated Press despatch from Skowhcg:1
says: "The members Of the Skowhegan base ball
club have taken steps to bring action against the
ton an item accusing the club with carrying of
about everything they could get their hands to-
and borrowing several good Overcoats from a
grounds Wednesday last. The members Of the
club claim to be gentlemen and are indignant ut
the publication"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

Leopold Morse, Of Boston, is considering
whether the Democratic nomination for Gov
ernor of Massachusetts would be a paying i'll
ve>tment as an advertisement for slop cloth
Ing. lie would find it more costly than buying
a seat in Congress.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

The hungry Democrats are trying to crowd
each other away from the public crib. Gen.
Plaisted wants to GUST John ID. Anderson from
the pension agency at Augusta, and enjoy the
salary himself
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15
Something in = Name.

We are told that Buffalo man has named his
horse "Mugwump" because he ''interferes, but
that is nothing; there is man in this city who has
named his horse "Mugwump" because he kicks,
and boy in Brooklyn who has named his donkey
'Mugwump" because he is-a donkey. IN u
Tribune
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

The yachting news in the great dailies is
sometimes very amusing to salt water folks
As. for example, when we are told that the
crew of the Thistle 90 aloft and come down
from the cross-trees Oh the main sheet.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

Hon. John L. Andrews declines to be the
Gubernatorial candidate of the Massachusetts
Democrats this year.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

The Boston Herald tries to make something
out of nothing when it writes of ':Thc Prcsi-
dent As a Reformcr."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

The cases for alleged violation of the fishery
laws to be tried at the coming term of court
are of vital interest to local fishermen. If the
law is enforced in the spirit which prompts
these prosecutions there car be no more SAL
mon fishing in Penobscot Bay, and Il large
number of people will be deprived of what we
can but consider their rights. OF course all
must see the necessity for the enforcement of
regulations that will properly protect the ex-
isting fisheries and restore those that have
been exhausted. The Saturday and Sunday
close time for salmon in the present law does
not, however, come under this head, but simply
gives monopoly Of the Penobscot salmon
fishery to fishermen up river. Indeed, this
legislation is said TO have been secured in the
interest of the fly fishermen who put money into
the pockets Of hotel keepers and others in
Bangor. Aside from the fact that experience
has shown Saturday and Sunday to be the two
best days in the week for taking salmon, the
fishermen say that it is not always possible to
take up their nets wien required by the law,
and that if taken up they are liable to lose a
whole weeks fishing. The nets cannot be
taken up or set at exposed places on the bay
except in calm weather. Now let us protect
The fisheries by all means. but class legislation
we do not want and must protest against.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-09-15

The recent departure of Charles +. Brown the
we'll known contractor and builder for San Diego,
CAL recalls to mind that throughout the Penohscot
valley are many prominent structures reared un-
der his direction. Mr.. Brown came to Bangor
about thirtv-iive years ago from Islesboro, and
learned his trade with his uncle, Buckley Brown.
lie then returned to Islesboro and for half dozen
years carried on the business i'll that vicinity lie
then removed to Bangor and soon had built up a
large business in building and repairing employ
ing much of the time from sixty to seventy hands
Dwelling houses innumerahle built by him
ami among tie larger structures erected the
Brown and Pickering blocks in West Market
Square. In 1873 Mr.. Brown withdrew from the
carpenter business and aged extensively in the
manufacture OF sash, doors and blinds. lie also
established broom mandatory. In ISL he
again engaged in the contracting business ami has
most of the time Sintt carried Oh operations of
considerable magnitude. Among some Of the more
notable buildings constructed Ivy him have been
the Bangor Opera House, Bangor High school
House, the new kinco House at Mooschcad Lake,
the fenobsrot Chemical Fibre Mills ut West Great
Works, and the Gibson Prescott and Rev. Father
McSWerncy residences, this city. Mr.. Brown is IA
man of great energy and in the role of contractor
has been very successful. His trip to the Pacific
Slnrc Is taken that ne may personally acultaint
himself with that section, and is improbable
he may engage il business there. Mr. Brown
bookkCepcr Charles t. Morris, has been in his
employ for 2G1s years. The Industrial Journal.